Cyberpunk 2077
152 videos • 56 views • by TheGamerBay LetsPlay Cyberpunk 2077 is an action role-playing video game developed and published by CD Projekt. The game was released in December 2020 and is set in the dystopian Night City, an open world with six distinct regions. Inspired by the Cyberpunk franchise, the game is based on the tabletop game Cyberpunk 2020. Players assume the first-person perspective of V, a customizable mercenary with a variety of cybernetic implants. The game allows for extensive character customization, including adjustments to face, hairstyles, abilities, background, and clothing. V's skills can be aligned with three core character classes from the original tabletop game: NetRunner (hacking), Techie (machinery), and Solo (combat). The narrative of Cyberpunk 2077 is one of its central features, characterized by non-linear storytelling that affects the game's world and ending. The story involves numerous choices that influence both immediate outcomes and broader plot developments. Central to the narrative is Johnny Silverhand, a rock musician and leader of the resistance against an oppressive mega-corporation, portrayed by Keanu Reeves. The gameplay combines elements of first-person shooters with RPG mechanics, featuring both gunplay and melee combat, alongside hacking and driving. Players engage in combat and missions to gain experience points and street cred, which unlock skills and access to new areas and interactions. Cyberpunk 2077's release was highly anticipated but initially marred by numerous technical issues, particularly on older consoles, leading to performance problems and criticism. Despite this, the game received praise for its graphics, depth, and complex narrative. CD Projekt committed to fixing the bugs with subsequent updates and patches. The game also raises philosophical questions concerning technology, corporate dominance, and human identity, making it a reflection on contemporary technological and social anxieties.